Basic IPO FAQs

With my saving account, can I apply IPO in the name of family or friend?

Two types of banks can apply for IPOs using ASBA.

  1. Banks offer Third Party IPO Application

    Third Party IPO applications are offered by banks like RBL, Asix, and SBI. These banks allow you to apply for up to five IPO applications with one bank account.

    Yes, you can apply for an IPO in your friend's or family member's name if you have a bank account at any of these banks.

    This is the only method to submit an IPO online under the Minor or HUF name.

  2. Only banks that offer self-IPO applications

    Other banks such as ICICI, HDFC and others. Only 1 IPO application is allowed per bank account. The bank account, demat and PAN numbers should all belong to the same person in this instance.

Note: As per regulation;

  • The unique PAN number is used to determine the allotment. Per PAN number, only 1 IPO application can be eligible.
  • When applying for an IPO through ASBA, it doesn't matter what bank account you have.
  • UPI is a method of payment that requires the account to be in the applicant's name.


Why companies go for less than 7 days bidding (i.e. 3, 4 days generally), When maximum number of days for which IPO bid should remain open is 7 (and minimum is 3)?


How to apply for multiple times in a IPO?


Using ASBA,how many applications can be submitted to IPO from one bank account?


What are the different modes of applying to IPO?


From one bank account, how many IPO application can be submitted through net banking?


Can an IPO application be submitted through current account?


From sweep in/out saving account,can one apply for IPO?


With different saving account in the same bank or different banks, can I apply multiple time with my name?


Which field make an IPO application unique?


In an IPO application form, whom I should consider applicant if I have a joint DP account?


Can I apply in the name of a minor or HUF to the IPO?


To get maximum allotment in retail category,How many lots should I apply in IPO?


Does applying 1st day - 1st hour,changing bank account or broker change my chance for IPO allotment?


When does the allotment of IPO shares takes place?


When does IPO shares are credited to the demat account?


when does release of funds blocked for IPO to be expected in bank?


When can be listing of IPO shares to be expected?


What is the last time to apply for an IPO in the last day of IPO?


In one IPO application,should I submit three bids of one lot each at a different bid price?


In a IPO ,if there any discount to retail investors then at what price should I subscribe?